Like it or not, it’s time for back-to-school fashions

Back-to-school season is just around the corner and so are the freshest looks for kids. With fall fashion at the top of every kid’s back-to-school list, this season’s styles are sure rate an “A+” with young shoppers. From licensed and fleece-lined backpacks to the latest in one-line attitude tees, back-to-school shopping season will be a busy time for both parents and students alike.

“Whether long, straight, or tiered, skirts and scooters are definitely the clothing article of choice for girls for the back-to-school season,” said a kids’ clothing buyer. Plaid is no longer loathed as uniform apparel and girls will hit the books in a variety of plaid clothing and accessories including skirts, tops, vests and belts. Fashion casual shoes and boots with trendy heels and feminine stitching add a finishing touch to a trendy skirt ensemble. However, no girl can complete the outfit without a cute handbag.

Pink is again the color for girls, while red and Carolina blue are favorites of both boys and girls alike. Bright color will transition into fall with orange and green bringing a variety of color to the fall apparel line.

Denim continues to be a back to school mainstay for all ages. Girls’ jeans are all about colorful, patterned belts and attachments, while boys continue to favor utility-driven styles, such as carpenter jeans. Crosshatched, blasted and tinted finished will highlight this season’s denim to give it a distinct look and feel. The five-pocket jean is still a favorite of moms and kids alike and will continue as a fashion basic this season.

Colored camouflage tees, skirts and zip-off cargo pants will definitely turn heads on the playground this fall. Girls will be seen in skirts with pink camouflaged accents and glittered coordinating tops, while boys will sport darker, more traditional camouflage colors.

Screen tees continue to be popular in the late summer months. Appliqu? tees and toy-attached sets featuring robots, car, and other toy-inspired favorites will be seen on younger boys, along with John Deere and Spider Man screens.

The short-sleeved tees that carry over from summer and early fall will transition to layered and hooded tees as the weather begins to cool. One-piece athletic-inspired tees that appear to be a short-sleeve tee over a long-sleeve tee will keep boys looking their best during the cooler fall months.

Girls screen tees will feature their favorite cartoon animals such as turtles, monkeys and frogs. Attitude tees with screened one-liners, including “Princess” and “Daddy’s girl” will be a favorite among school-age girls. Girls tees will also feature hooded styles during the back-to-school season, and when paired with denim featuring cute embroidery and fashionable stud and grommet belts, this style is sure to “rule the school” this fall.

Microfiber windsuits are a great activewear fashion basic that will be popular for both boys and girls. In a colorful assortment highlighting pinks and blues, windsuits will be the activewear choice for the gym and the playground. Boys activewear also features zip-off reversible pants for a 2-for-1 look. Add a pair of lace-up athletic shoes for a functional look that works great for any occasion.